Citizens Water Advisory Committee Goodyear Public Works 4980 S. 157th Ave Goodyear, AZ 85338 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirey at 5:03pm.
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirey at 5:03pm.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Lynette Keating, Commissioner; Elena Ross, Commissioner; Robert Shirey, Chair; Sheri Trapp, Co-Chair; Chad Gallegos, Commissioner; Teresa Kuleff, Commissioner; Rodie Purcell, Commissioner; Jill Rhodes , Alternate; Walter Coley, Alternate
- Staff Present:
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- Ray Diaz, Water Resources and Sustainability Manager
- Silvana Burgos, Water Resources Planning Advisor
- Andrew Pirrone , Water Conservation Coordinator
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
No public comments.
| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes of the Citizen Water Advisory Committee meeting on November 12, 2025.
Approve the draft minutes of the Citizen Water Advisory Committee meeting on November 12, 2025.
MOTION BY Co-Chair Sheri Trapp, SECONDED BY Commissioner Rodie Purcell
- AYE:
- Commissioner Lynette Keating, Commissioner Elena Ross, Chair Robert Shirey, Co-Chair Sheri Trapp, Commissioner Chad Gallegos, Commissioner Teresa Kuleff, Commissioner Rodie Purcell
Passed - Unanimously
2.
REVIEW WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
The Committee discussed the draft water conservation plan and worked with staff on the recommendation to be delivered to City Council.
The Committee discussed the draft water conservation plan and worked with staff on the recommendation to be delivered to City Council.
3.
PRESENTATION BY STAFF ON COLORADO RIVER
Silvana Burgos, Water Resources Planning Advisor, provided an update on the Colorado River, noting that hydrologic conditions remain poor. She shared that the seven-basin states remain at odds and have yet to reach an agreement on the Post-2026 Operating Guidelines. Ms. Burgos further discussed the impact of post-2026 reductions to Arizona’s Colorado River supplies and highlighted impacts to the City of Goodyear. Ms. Burgos emphasized that long-term water security will require continued planning, infrastructure investment, and development of new water supplies.
Silvana Burgos, Water Resources Planning Advisor, provided an update on the Colorado River, noting that hydrologic conditions remain poor. She shared that the seven-basin states remain at odds and have yet to reach an agreement on the Post-2026 Operating Guidelines. Ms. Burgos further discussed the impact of post-2026 reductions to Arizona’s Colorado River supplies and highlighted impacts to the City of Goodyear. Ms. Burgos emphasized that long-term water security will require continued planning, infrastructure investment, and development of new water supplies.
4.
DISCUSS CUSTOMER-FACING WATER USE PORTAL (AQUATRAX)
Staff reported that the City will launch a new customer-facing portal for accessing water usage data. The portal is expected to be introduced in Spring 2026.
Staff reported that the City will launch a new customer-facing portal for accessing water usage data. The portal is expected to be introduced in Spring 2026.
5.
REVIEW CITY'S DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Agenda item not disucussed due to lack of time.
Agenda item not disucussed due to lack of time.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Comments, Commendations, Report on Current Events and Presentations by Board, Commission or Committee Members, staff or members of the public. The members may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
The next meeting of the Citizens Water Advisory Committee is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Goodyear Public Works at 4980 S 157th Ave, Goodyear, AZ, 85338.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Shirey adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
__________________________ Silvana Burgos, Board Secretary |
Date:___________________ Approved at Citizens Water Advisory Committee Meeting held on __________, 2026. |